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There are 11 counties approved for Individual Assistance and 17 counties approved for Public Assistance.

McRae: Help Thy Neighbor

Over the next week, more than 5,000 families across the storm-affected area will be receiving a check in the mail worth anywhere from $50 to $5,600.

“The state of Mississippi will continue to use every available resource to help those impacted rebuild and recover.” – Gov. Tate Reeves

Individual assistance was approved for Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties.

The State must meet FEMA requirements to be approved for the individual assistance declaration.

The purpose of the Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to support municipalities and counties recovering from major disasters.

Sixteen counties were approved for Public Assistance and two for Individual Assistance.

This disaster declaration request is the next step forward in continuing to help Mississippians restore, rebuild, and recover.

Currently, FEMA is assessing public infrastructure damage in 14 additional counties.

Another victim from the March tornadoes that came through Mississippi has been reported.